Cockroach Control & Removal

Have an ongoing problem with cockroaches? Don’t worry at Termitrust we know cockroaches so you don’t have to.

Cockroaches can contaminate food, cooking utensils and furnishings. They carry and transmit diseases such as gastroenteritis and dysentery. They breed rapidly and invariably you only see a few of what may be a large infestation.

German, American, Oriental, Australian and Smokey Brown cockroaches are all pests due to their preference to live indoors. They are attracted to food and food scraps pet food and harbour in warm moist areas. Typically, you find cockroaches in and around kitchens, bathrooms, BBQ’s and rubbish bins.

A professional treatment by Termitrust is your best choice to reduce the presence of cockroaches in your home and save you the hassle. We are trained in cockroach biology, breeding habits and the latest methods of keeping them at bay.

Most importantly, when it comes to cockroach control, we know cockroaches in your local area. We have pest technicians on the ground in the following key locations and other surrounding regions:

For a no pressure quote and free advice please call us, fill out the Make an Enquiry form or contact your local Termitrust Service Centre.

Types of Cockroaches

German Cockroaches

They are light brown to tan, with two dark and almost parallel stripes located on their backs, just behind their heads. They grow to about 15 mm in length. They will eat almost anything including built-up cooking grease. If sighted during the day, these cockroaches are probably part of a very large local population.

American Cockroaches

This is one of the largest of the cockroach species. Adults are typically 40 mm long, are reddish-brown and have a border around the head area. This cockroach can fly, particularly in warm weather. The American cockroach is mostly found in dark, warm and moist locations. They prefer decaying organic waste and can survive for months without food.

Targeted Cockroach Treatments

We have a range of specific treatments using registered products. Our professional technicians firstly identify the species, the likely source of the infestation and will then recommend an appropriate treatment.

These include:

Gels

Dusts

Liquid applications

Did You Know?

For every cockroach you see there could be a 100 more

Cockroaches are attracted to tooth paste

The largest cockroach on record is one measured at 97 mm in length

The earliest fossil cockroach is about 280 million years old 80 million years older than the first dinosaurs

Cockroaches can survive underwater for up to 15 minutes

The American cockroach can live up to 4 years and is the second fastest recorded insect at 8.9km/hr